{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-bonin-bourgogne-blanc-initiales-b-b-2023","title":"Domaine Bernard-Bonin Bourgogne Blanc Initiales B.B. 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDomaine Bernard-Bonin Bourgogne Blanc Initiales B.B. 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormely known as Domaine Michelot Mere et Fille.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bernard‑Bonin Bourgogne Blanc Initiales B.B. 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a seriously crafted, terroir‑driven Chardonnay that acts as a “baby Meursault,” made with virtually the same care and philosophy as the domaine’s village and cru wines.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"open\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"origin-and-winemaking\"\u003eOrigin and winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe fruit comes from plots around Meursault (Les Coutures, Murgey de Limozin, Les Millerands), all farmed organically and essentially biodynamically. Grapes are hand‑harvested, gently pressed over about 2.5 hours, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged 15–18 months in oak (largely older barrels), with no added enzymes, no fining and no filtration.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tasting-profile-2023\"\u003eTasting profile (2023)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDescriptions of the 2023 release highlight a pale‑gold color with silver reflections and fine, regular tears in the glass. The nose is expressive but precise, showing white flowers, citrus, crisp orchard fruit, chalky minerality, almond and a light buttery note. The palate is lively and pure, combining juicy fruit with saline tension, supple texture, well‑integrated acidity and a long, clean, slightly hazelnut‑ and lemon‑zest‑tinged finish.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"positioning-and-aging\"\u003ePositioning and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eInitiales B.B. sits at the top end of the Bourgogne Blanc category and often limited to one bottle per customer. Cellaring potential is about 3–7 years; most sources suggest an ideal drinking window from roughly 2026 through 2030 for maximum complexity while retaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Bernard-Bonin","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":45905000759469,"sku":"23-BERNB-20106RW","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/DOMAIN_1.jpg?v=1776075121","url":"https:\/\/symbolicwines.com\/products\/domaine-bernard-bonin-bourgogne-blanc-initiales-b-b-2023","provider":"Symbolic Wines®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}